"Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with"

True heroism is not about talent, privilege, or innate gifts—it is about the choices we make in the face of adversity. Many people possess intelligence, strength, or opportunity, but these qualities alone do not define greatness. What truly matters is how we use what we have, the values that guide our decisions, and the courage to stand for what is right even when it is difficult. Heroes are not born; they are shaped by their willingness to choose integrity over ease, sacrifice over selfishness, and perseverance over surrender. It is in the moments of choice—when fear and doubt whisper in our ears—that true character is revealed. In the end, it is not what we are given that defines us, but what we choose to do with it.-B.R. O’Hagan